Mount Auburn, the Rural Cemetery Movement, and Frederick Law Olmsted
Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (1822 – 1903) was nine years old when Mount Auburn was founded in 1831. While he did not design the Cemetery, the enduring characteristics that made Mount Auburn a model for cemeteries and public parks … Continue reading
Mourning Benches
MOURNING BENCHES Jill Slosburg-Ackerman – 2022-2023 Artist-in-Residence, sculptor and educator – has created Mourning Benches, a series of portable, low-to-the ground cedar benches carved with designs inspired by Mount Auburn’s flora.
Capturing Mount Auburn’s Oaks in Music: A Conversation with Ira Klein
In 2022, we have welcomed seven Artists-in-Residence to create original works inspired by their experiences at Mount Auburn. Meet composer and musician Ira Klein, who will debut works from his solo guitar project “The Oak Cycle” in concert on September … Continue reading
Time on the Horizon
Every August some friends and I gather for an annual “Nighthawk Watch” at the top of Washington Tower at Mount Auburn with legendary bird observer extraordinaire Bob Stymeist. While most of the attendees are skilled “birders,” I am more interested … Continue reading